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Nations’ Kidney Community Announces Major Initiative to Develop Quality Metrics to Assess Dialysis Provider Performance
Kidney Care Partners, Kidney Care Quality Alliance to Evaluate Measures to Improve Quality, Outcomes - July 06, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Tampa Crossroads Helping to Connect Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Electric with Local Veterans for Share Program
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Tampa Electric are partnering for the second year on the Share Program, which will pay the utility bills for 31 local Veterans during the month of July. Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, works closely with the local... - July 04, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Mary’s Center and Capital Area Food Bank Launch Nutrition Program for High-Risk Pregnant Women in Maryland
The 1-year pilot program will benefit 75 women. - June 30, 2021 - Mary's Center
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Opens in Upper East Side
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, now provides state-of-the-art cancer care services at 215 East 95th Street, New York, NY 10128. This will be the practice’s fourth Manhattan cancer and blood disorder... - June 28, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Drug-Free Tennessee Re-Invigorates Volunteers on International Day Against Drug Abuse
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - June 26, 2021 - Drug Free South
Kidney Care Partners Applauds Bipartisan House Members for Re-Introduction of Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today commended Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-AL) and... - June 23, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Mary’s Center and Briya Public Charter School Celebrate Three Awards from The Washington Post 2021 Top Workplaces
The Washington Post announced that the Mary’s Center & Briya Public Charter School partnership has made the list of 2021 Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington, DC area. Mary’s Center President and CEO Maria Gomez was honored with the Large Workplace Leadership Award, and... - June 20, 2021 - Mary's Center
Drug-Free Tennessee Observes International Day Against Drug Abuse Virtually
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - June 19, 2021 - Drug Free South
Tickets Now Available for Tampa Crossroads’ Raffle Ticket Fundraiser
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization that works to remove barriers in accessing behavioral wellness, housing, and employment services in the local community, is hosting a Virtual Live Raffle Ticket Fundraiser on Thursday, June 24 at 12 PM ET – and your support is needed. Visit... - June 18, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Alicia Keys’ Charity Keep a Child Alive Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon
Keep a Child Alive has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 7. This year serves as the 50th celebratory running of the marathon. Based in NYC, Keep a Child Alive is a non-profit organization, co-founded in 2003 by Alicia Keys to... - June 17, 2021 - Keep a Child Alive
Kidney Care Community Applauds Senate Re-Introduction of Chronic Kidney Disease Improvement in Research and Treatment Act
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today commended Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Roy... - June 09, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Sigma Chi Chapter at Cal State Pomona Raises $100,000 to Fight Cancer
The Sigma Chi Fraternity chapter at California State Polytechnic University Pomona raises over $100,000 for its philanthropy, Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. - June 07, 2021 - Theta Sigma Chapter Sigma Chi
Mary’s Center Receives Funding from TD Charitable Foundation to Improve Access to Prenatal Care and Infant Health Outcomes
Funding will expand the Centering Pregnancy Program to reach 250 expecting mothers. - June 05, 2021 - Mary's Center
MedSend and On-Belay Partner to Train African Orthopedic Surgeons
On-Belay Medical and MedSend jointly announce their partnership in training national orthopedic surgeons in Africa. On-Belay Medical has committed $125,000 towards MedSend’s five-year residency programs for training national orthopedic surgeons. On-Belay is an innovative medical device... - June 04, 2021 - MedSend
Angel Flight NE Celebrates 25th Year of Service
Angel Flight NE celebrates silver jubilee of bringing smiles & hope to patients by coordinating free air transportation to life-saving medical care. - May 27, 2021 - Angel Flight NE
The Independent Living Older Individuals Who Are Blind Technical Assistance Center Says Millions of Americans with Vision Loss Don’t Know There’s Help
More than 3 million Americans 55 and older have difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses and only 5% of the individuals with vision loss who are eligible for services actually seek them. That’s why the Independent Living Older Individuals Who Are Blind Technical Assistance Center (IL... - May 21, 2021 - The Independent Living Older Individuals Who Are Blind Technical Assistance Center
Alexandria Cherry, Vice President, Emerging Markets Group Lead for Rare Disease at Pfizer, Joins Dream Foundation
Cherry to join the National Board of Directors of the national dream-granting organization. - May 20, 2021 - Dream Foundation
Mary’s Center Appoints Two New Board Members
Mary’s Center is proud to announce the appointment of two new board members whose expertise in corporate philanthropy and education will enable the organization to advance its mission of building better futures through the delivery of health care, education, and social services. “Viki... - May 19, 2021 - Mary's Center
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Opens in Forest Hills
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, is now providing state-of-the-art cancer care services at 96-10 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375. The newest location will provide cutting-edge cancer treatment, making it NYCBS’s... - May 17, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
THIRA Health Awarded Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission
THIRA Health was recently awarded the Behavioral Health Care and Human Services Accreditation from The Joint Commission. - May 16, 2021 - THIRA Health
National Eosinophil Awareness Week (May 16-22, 2021) Recognizes Impact of Eosinophil-Associated Diseases
The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) will celebrate the 14th annual National Eosinophil Awareness Week (NEAW) from May 16-22, 2021. APFED is engaging people across the world to raise awareness of eosinophil-associated diseases. Eosinophils (pronounced... - May 15, 2021 - APFED
Drug-Free Tennessee Encourages Safe, Drug-Free Summer for Youth
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - May 15, 2021 - Drug Free South
Donald L. Trump, MD, FACP, FASCO Joins Cancer Expert Now as Director of Institutional Relationships
Cancer Expert Now is thrilled to announce that Donald L. Trump, MD, FACP, FASCO, has officially joined the leadership team as the Director of Institutional Relationships. Dr. Trump will continue to serve on their Expert faculty as a GU cancer expert and will utilize his extensive knowledge to... - May 11, 2021 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission/Science of Spirituality Partners with Delhi Government to Convert Conference Venue to 1000-Bed COVID Care Center
Science of Spirituality (SOS) headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, through its sister organization in India, Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission (SKRM), is working with the Delhi government to convert its large conference facility, Darshan Dham, located in Burari, New Delhi, to a 1000 bed COVID Care center. - May 04, 2021 - Science of Spirituality
CTO, Rich Goldstein, Named 2021 Digi-Tech Innovator Honoree
Cancer Expert Now's Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Rich Goldstein, recognized as a 2021 Digi-Tech Innovator Honoree. - April 23, 2021 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
PAD Task Force Commends Reintroduction of ARC Act in U.S. House in Recognition of National Minority Health Month
H.R. 2631 will increase education and screening for at-risk populations in order to reduce limb loss - April 21, 2021 - CardioVascular Coalition
Almost 50 Organizations Pause to Give Life During Statewide Observance Honoring Organ, Tissue and Eye Donors and Their Families
Many different Donate Life partner organizations that participated in a statewide Donate Life Flag-raising ceremony and moment of silence on Monday, April 12 at 10:08 am. This event promoted the mission of organ, tissue and eye donation and honored organ, tissue and eye donors and their... - April 14, 2021 - Kentucky Organ Donor Affiliates
Drug-Free Tennessee Shares Virtual Awareness Campaign for World Health Day 2021
Drug-Free Tennessee shared a virtual awareness campaign for World Health Day this April 2021. - April 10, 2021 - Drug Free South
Older Persons Rights Are Human Rights - IPA/WPA-SOAP Joint Statement
International Psychogeriatric Association (IPA) World Psychiatric Association-Section of Old Age Psychiatry (WPA-SOAP) created a Joint Statement on the Rights of Older Persons with Mental Health Conditions and Psychosocial disabilities. There are currently 703 million people aged 65 and older, projected to reach 1.5 billion by 2050. Approximately 20% will have mental health conditions such as dementia, depression, anxiety and substance use. (Source: WHO Mental health of older adults) - April 01, 2021 - International Psychogeriatric Association
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists and AdvantageCare Physicians Collaborate to Advance Comprehensive Oncology Care
New Alliance Will Expand Patient Access to Cancer Care and Clinical Integration - March 29, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Drug-Free Tennessee Plans Virtual Awareness Campaign for World Health Day 2021
Drug-Free Tennessee is planning a virtual awareness campaign for World Health Day this April 2021. - March 27, 2021 - Drug Free South
Mary’s Center’s President and CEO Announces Departure
Maria Gomez Will Leave a Thriving Organization in the DC Region after 33 years. - March 27, 2021 - Mary's Center
Kidney Care Partners Applauds New White House Partnership with Outpatient Dialysis Clinics to Vaccinate Individuals with Kidney Failure
Partnership Will Allow Immediate Vaccinations to One of America’s Most Vulnerable Patient Populations - March 25, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Tampa Crossroad’s New CEO Reveals New Look and Direction
Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit organization serving the Tampa Bay community since 1977, helps people find their direction, through behavioral wellness, employment and housing services. Today, the nonprofit unveils a new direction of its own, as Tampa Crossroads’ Chief Executive Officer... - March 20, 2021 - Tampa Crossroads
Drug-Free Tennessee Encouraged Sober St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations
Drug-Free Tennessee has a mission to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse. - March 20, 2021 - Drug Free South
Calling for Increased Protections for Individuals with Kidney Disease Impacted by COVID-19, Nation’s Kidney Care Community Announces 2021 Priorities on World Kidney Day
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers and manufacturers – today announced its strategic policy priorities for... - March 11, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Announces Ruth M. Morgan, DC as Chief Research Officer
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, announces Ruth M. Morgan, DC, as Chief Research Officer. In this position, Ruth will oversee all research operations, providing leadership to ensure excellence in research performance and... - March 09, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Nation’s Kidney Care Community: Allow Nation’s Dialysis Facilities Ability to Administer Vaccines to Vulnerable Kidney Patients
Kidney Care Partners (KCP) – the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, physician organizations, health professional groups, dialysis providers, researchers, and manufacturers – has recently sent letters to congressional leaders... - March 02, 2021 - Kidney Care Partners
Michelle Jewsbury of Unsilenced Voices Speaking at the Global Elevation Success Summit February 25
Michelle Jewsbury, a valuable resource in the speaking industry and author of "But I Love Him," is headed to the virtual Global Elevation Summit on February 25; a must attend free virtual event. At the summit you’ll get a full day of amazing education, tips, and strategies that... - February 24, 2021 - Unsilenced Voices
Riem Badr, MD, FCAP Named Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, has named board-certified hematopathologist Riem Badr, MD, FCAP, the chief of Pathology and Laboratory Services. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/16/riem-badr-md-fcap-named-chief-pathology/ Dr. - February 16, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Mary’s Center Families Benefit from Laptop Donation by Hispanic Heritage Foundation
The Donation Seeks to Eliminate Learning Gaps for Students and Isolation for Seniors - February 14, 2021 - Mary's Center
The World-Wide Fellowship of Polio Warriors Want All Polio Survivors to Have Access to Medical and Welfare Support
The charity is working to raise the awareness of Post-Polio Sequelae to every Primary Carer and GP, so that access to medical and welfare support is possible, whatever the home country. - February 13, 2021 - The World-Wide Fellowship of Polio Warriors
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Improve Patient Quality of Life with Supportive and Palliative Care Services; Palliative Care Division Will Expand Patient Care
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the Nation’s leading oncology practices, announced it will provide full-time Supportive and Palliative Care services throughout its cancer centers on Long Island and New York... - February 12, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Announces Richard Zuniga, MD as Chief of Research
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), one of the nation’s leading oncology practices, announces Richard Zuniga, MD, as the Chief of Research. https://nycancer.com/blog/2021/02/02/chief-of-research/ Dr. Zuniga is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist at NYCBS. Before... - February 03, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
New Lung Association Report: Ending Tobacco Use in Kansas Critical to Saving Lives, Especially During Pandemic
Kansas earns F grade in Tobacco Taxes and Tobacco Prevention and Control Program Funding prompting the Lung Association to call for increase in tobacco tax and funding for tobacco control and prevention. - February 03, 2021 - American Lung Association
Isaac Hardoon, DO Joins New York Cancer & Blood Specialists as Lead Physician of Palliative Care Program
Dr. Hardoon will lead the division as Chief of Supportive and Palliative care. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Janaya Raynor, MD, MS Joins the Supportive and Palliative Care Team
Dr. Raynor will provide supportive and palliative care services in Nassau County and the Boroughs. - February 02, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Massachusetts Pharmacists Association Welcomes Maureen Judkins, Pharm.D., RPh as President
The Massachusetts Pharmacists Association held its Annual Awards and Installation Banquet on December 16, 2020 and welcomed Ashland resident Maureen Judkins, PharmD as its 2020-2021 President. - January 21, 2021 - Massachusetts Pharmacists Association
Alzheimer’s Los Angeles Marks 40 Years of Service to the Community
With 40 years of serving the community, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles is locally focused and nationally and internationally recognized for providing high-impact support, resources, and education to people and families facing the disease. While their dedication to families today is unwavering, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles also turns its vision to the future and commits to ensuring that anyone in need of help gets it. - January 19, 2021 - Alzheimer's Los Angeles
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists Appoints Chief Radiation Oncologist
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS), announced Talha Shaikh, MD, MBA, has been named chief radiation oncologist. - January 14, 2021 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists